McHenry Co. (ECWd) – This information is going to be part of a multi-part series and certain key information will not be disclosed at this time but will be in the future […]
Algonquin Township – Truth- Lukasik or Lawrence?
Algonquin Township video exposed -“We can go though this and get rid of whatever”, says Clerk’s Husband
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – We have legally obtained video that raises more concerns with the Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik and now her husband. This video is of the Clerk, her husband, […]
Kankakee allegedly violated OMA and FOIA on same subject –
KANKAKEE, IL. (ECWd) – The City of Kankakee held a meeting on July 15, 2019, in which one of the items up for a vote, and listed on the agenda, was “Approval […]
West Point Fire Department – FOIA triggers OMA compliance
Hancock Co. (ECWd) – West Point Fire Fire Department is in a small rural community In Hancock County with a population of 178 people according to the last census. We received several […]
Algonquin Township – Lukasik granted leave to file amended counter claim
McHenry Co. (ECWd)- Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik recently admitted she had no facts to support Andrew Gasser destroyed records. She then, through her attorney David McArdle, outlined certain demands that if […]
Algonquin Township Road District Appeal – date set for oral argument – Local 150 motion denied
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – The Illinois Appellate Court Second District has set a date for oral argument in the Local 150 vs Algonquin Road District case. “On the court’s own motion, oral […]
Algonquin Township – Nelson’s letter – Singularly unimpressed
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – Algonquin Township attorney John Nelson has responded to Road District attorney Hanlon’s letter of July 11, 2019. We covered Hanlon’s letter to Nelson and others in this article. […]
Wesley Township – Former Highway Commissioner John Norton’s Answer to complaint conflicts with own testimony
Will Co. (ECWd) – During a recent court hearing, former Wesley Township Road District Highway Commissioner John Norton testified he was not an administrator of a particular Facebook page. We covered the […]
Algonquin Township & Road District – “it was common knowledge that there would be some extra money in a check before the holidays.”
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – The former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller was investigated by the McHenry County State’s attorney’s office for possible Official Misconduct. One of the prongs of that investigation […]
Gov Pritzker signs Township Supervisor Appointment Bill –
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) – Last Friday, Governor Pritzker signed HB3141 (Public Act 101-0104). This Act amends Section 60-5 of the Illinois Township Code, and among other changes, mandates a Township Trustee be […]
Algonquin Township Road District – When personal purchases are not personal?
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – While I wish I could say the events below were fabricated and do not represent any real event, but I can’t, as the events below are true and […]
ATTN Public Officials: Details on how to get sued over public records requests-
ILLINOIS (ECWd) – Here are some ways to invite a lawsuit for violating the Freedom of Information Act: Post on Facebook how you will skin a cat, wrap it in an FOIA […]
Wesley Township – Did former Highway Commissioner John Norton perjure himself in a recent court hearing?
Will Co. (ECWd) – Wesley Township is a small community south of Willmington, Illinois. Within that community is a former appointed Township Road District official by the name of John Norton who […]
Algonquin Township – If at first you fail, try, try again – Lukasik makes more demands – threatens counter suit amendment
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – A recent attempt by Algonquin Township Clerk Karen Lukasik to enrich herself failed, yet that has not stopped her from making more demands in a case where she […]
Algonquin Township – Scheme to use Township funds to pay Road District Miller liabilities fails –
McHenry Co. (ECWd)- “My charge is clear and that is to bring this matter to a conclusion to staunch the bleeding of attorney’s fees from the public treasury.” That was the statement […]
Algonquin Township – Clerk Lukasik admits she has no facts that Gasser destroyed public records
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – As the Algonquin Township Road District lawsuit against Bob Miller moves forward, so too does the counterclaim filed by Township Clerk Karen Lukasik, which alleged Highway Commissioner Gasser […]
Algonquin Township Road District – Request to Admit Answers from Bob Miller may prove problematic
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – The former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller took steps to have a nice payout of claimed sick time he claimed was owed to him from his prior […]
Former Wesley Twp Trustee admits to racist message, says taken out of context –
Wilmington, IL. (ECWd) – Our previous article exposed what most would consider a racist comment about Wesley Township charging for camping to try and “keep the blacks and Mexicans from overrunning the […]
Township wanted to keep park “from being overrun by blacks and Mexicans” –
WESLEY TOWNSHIP (ECWd) – “I know the park is supposed to be free and for everyone, but our thoughts were by charging [a] small amount and no sign on [highway] 102 we […]
Carlinville City Council unanimously approved $90,000 FOIA Settlement –
Carlinville, IL. (ECWd) – During the July 15, 2019, City Council Meeting, the Carlinville City Council voted to approve and enter into a global settlement with ECWd, Kraft, Bogue, and Thomas, on […]
Illinois Attorney General updates “Guidance to Law Enforcement: Prohibitions Under Illinois Law on Engaging in Immigration Enforcement”
Illinois (ECWd) – As if the State of Illinois does not have enough problems, it appears our Attorney General Kwame Raoul wanted to make sure our Illinois Law Enforcement is reminded of […]
Algonquin Township – Summary Judgement motion filed against Supervisor Charles Lutzow- alleged Federal Crime committed
McHenry Co. (ECWd) – Charles Lutzow, Principal at CAL Financial Group Inc. and Algonquin Township Supervisor was sued for an alleged breach of Fiduciary Duty and Constructive Fraud in relation to his […]
Carlinville Alderman Campbell resigned –
Carlinville, IL. (ECWd) – Carlinville Alderman Cindy Campbell resigned tonight at the Carlinville City Council meeting. Read the resignation here and below. Cambell was also appointed by the city to Illinois Alluvial […]
Algonquin Road District – Local 150 attorneys conflicted in Gasser ruling
McHenry Co. (ECWd) During the June 20, 2019 hearing in Lake County regarding legal fees for Local 150 against the Algonquin Township Road District, the two attorneys for Local 150 took opposing […]
AG: Wesley Township Clerk’s appointment violated the Open Meetings Act –
Wesley Township (ECWd) – The Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor (“PAC”) issued a determination letter stating that during its July 26, 2018 Township Trustee meeting, Wesley Township violated Section 2(e) of the […]
McHenry County Circuit Court Quashed Subpoena, Ordered Algonquin Township to provide an Index of Records –
Algonquin Township (ECWd) – Yesterday in McHenry County Circuit Court, our Motion to Reconsider a previous Order denying (and then Staying production) a Motion to Quash a subpoena from Algonquin township for […]
AG: Algonquin Township violated FOIA, refused to cooperate –
ALGONQUIN TOWNSHIP (ECWd) – The Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor (“PAC”) issued a determination letter stating that Algonquin Township violated the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) when they denied my March […]
Video: DUI Charged after hitting Deputy’s Vehicle, .23 BrAC, Jury Trial demanded
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – We finally received our FOIA responses from the Illinois State Police in reference to the collision with an Edgar County Sheriff Deputy and DUI charge against Stacey Adams […]
Did Edgar County stiff the former Ambulance provider of over $300K ?
Edgar Co. (ECWd) – During this morning’s Edgar County Board study session, Eric Shaughnessy, former contracted ambulance provider for the Edgar County Special Services Area, provided documentation pertaining to funds he claims […]
Plainfield Township – Accounting Report confirms our findings
Will Co. (ECWd) – After exposing a vast array of self-dealing by the former Plainfield Township Administrator Andi French, she took the path of resigning prior to being terminated for her actions. […]
